Specialist Teaching Assistant (19.5 hours a week/term-time only)

Specialist Teaching Assistant for the Vision Team required for September 2026

Department: Education SEND Outreach Teams: Sensory Support Service, Vision Team

Grade: BR6 Point 17-21

Salary: £27,262 to £29,900 per annum FTE

Pro-rata salary for 19.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per year ranges from £12,797.47 to £14,040.20

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

Hours: 19.5 hours a week for 39 weeks a year, term time only

Working: Days/hours to be discussed at Interview

Location: At Sensory Support Service and In Schools

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Exciting opportunity for September 2026: Bromley Vision Team – Sensory Support Service

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to specialise in working with Children and Young People with vision impairments within the Vision Team, Sensory Support Service. In this role, you will support the inclusion of Children and Young People with vision impairments through individual support in schools and by modifying educational materials and resources. Support and training will be provided to gain an expertise in vision impairment and braille. You will work alongside an experienced and dedicated team.

This post is part-time for 19.5 hours per week x 39 weeks per year (term time only).

This role would suit an experienced mainstream, or special school teaching assistant, who is enthusiastic about making a difference.

Closing Date: Monday, 31st August 2026

Interview Date:Tuesday, 8th September 2016

Start date: As soon as possible

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sally Jolliffe, Vision Team Leader

Email: [email removed]

Bromley Vision Team, Sensory Support Service, Griffins, Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER

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Applications will be assessed based on the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification, which can be found here.

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.

We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.

Please note that we do not accept CV submissions from permanent recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate and would like to contact the Recruitment Team regarding the application process, please email [email removed]